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Opening of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal
- When
- June 1830
- Where
- Portland Harbor
The canal opened in June 1830, connecting southern Maine lakes to Portland, funded by a lottery and bank charter.
The Cumberland and Oxford Canal opened in June 1830 to connect the largest lakes of southern Maine with the seaport of Portland. The project was funded by a state lottery raising $50,000 and the Canal Bank of Portland, chartered in 1825. The canal followed the Presumpscot River through towns like Standish and Westbrook before reaching Portland Harbor.
Sources
- Cumberland and Oxford Canal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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